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Kanye West is now singing a different tune when it comes to the Jewish community. He has announced he is now done with antisemitism.
As per The Huffington Post YE is back on social media and according to his latest post he is no longer promoting hatred against Jews. On Thursday, May 22 he took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to declare his new stance. “I am done with antisemitism” he wrote which was quickly followed up by “I love all people.” He went on to ask God for forgiveness for the pain he caused and offered forgiveness to those “who caused me pain.” Kanye shared that his family got him thinking differently. “I simply got a FaceTime from my Kids and I wanna save the world again” he wrote.
Kanye West first made bigoted references towards the Jewish community back in October 2022. After being either dropped or rebuked by partners such as The GAP, Balenciaga and adidas, he issued an apology in early 2023. “It was not my intention to offend or demean, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused” his statement read. Days later he retracted the message on Twitter saying “I’m never apologizing for my Jewish comments.” Since then Kanye West has referred to himself as a NAZI, released music promoting antisemitism (“Heil Hitler”) and even sported a KKK like outfit during an interview with DJ Akademiks.
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As Diddy is currently undergoing trial for sex trafficking and racketeering in New York City, conspiracy theories of his alleged activities with other celebrities have run rampant. Jamie Foxx made it a point to dispel one that claimed the mogul tried to kill him, resulting in the medical emergency he had a couple of years ago. The Oscar-winning actor addressed it during a roundtable for The Hollywood Reporter which was published on Thursday (May 22).During the roundtable, Foxx spoke about dealing with rejection as he was recovering from a stroke and seeing the chatter online. “[But] I snuck in my phone because I didn’t know what the outside world was saying and I couldn’t get my mind around the fact that I had a stroke. I’m in fucking perfect shape. [I see things like,] “Puffy tried to kill me.” No, Puffy didn’t try to kill me,” he said.He wasn’t as upset about that as he was about a conspiracy theory that said he was being cloned. “When they said I was a clone, that made me flip. I’m sitting in the hospital bed, like, ‘These b—h-ass motherf–—s are trying to clone me,’” he joked, adding: The psychiatrist says, “Are you all right?” And I say, “Am I all right or am I all white? I saw you trying to get the white motherfucking Jamie Foxx and it ain’t going to happen.” He just calmly goes, “I think we’re going to lower your dosage.”Foxx has already poked fun of the disgraced Bad Boy Records founder in his Netflix comedy special, What Had Happened Was, which premiered last December. “The internet said Puffy was trying to kill me, that’s what the internet was saying,” Foxx said to the audience. “I know what you thinking, ‘Diddy?’ Hell no, I left them parties early.” He’d go on to joke that he would make sure to be “out by 9” since “something [didn’t] look right” at Diddy’s parties which have been alleged to have turned into debaucherous sex parties called “Freak Offs”.The trial, which is currently in its second week, has already seen explosive testimony from Diddy’s former partner, Cassie Ventura as well as singer Dawn Richard. Rapper and actor Kid Cudi has been on the witness stand for the last few days, testifying about Diddy allegedly destroying his car with a Molotov cocktail in retaliation for him dating Ventura.
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Scary news coming out of the wrestling world as it’s being reported that up and coming female WWE superstar, Zoey Stark suffered a scary injury in a recent match this past Monday night (May 19).
According to Newsweek, the incident occurred during her match on Monday night’s WWE Raw livestream on Netflix after Zoey attempted to land a missile dropkick on her opponent only to apparently land wrong and injure her knee in the process.
After landing wrong and laying on the ground in pain, the referee called on WWE ringside staff to check on the injured WWE star, but after failing to stand on her own, she was helped out the ring and carried to the back where she was further evaluated.
No word from the WWE on the severity of Stark’s injury but this isn’t the first time the wrestler has found herself in this scenario as Newsweek reports that “Stark has had knee issues in the past, requiring surgery in 2021 to repair a torn ACL, MCL, and Meniscus.”
Prayers up for Zoey Starks as we wish her a speedy recovery and return to the WWE ring.
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Lyrical powerhouse Wale sat down for an in-depth conversation with MiAsia Symone, offering fans a rare glimpse into his life beyond the music. Known for his introspective style, the artist didn’t hold back about his personal growth, challenges, and optimism for the future.
Touching on mental health, Wale shared his current mindset, explaining, “I’m mentally aware. It’s more about empathy than anything.” Mental health has been a recurring theme in his work, and his empathy continues to fuel his creativity and personal connections.
Fatherhood has also played a pivotal role in shaping the rapper’s perspective. Speaking about parenting his 8-year-old daughter, Wale admitted, “It’s an emotional ride, for better or worse.” His love and respect for her individuality were evident as he added, “She’s so aware and smart. She’s learned how to talk her way through things without really lying. She gives me a run for my money.” Despite the challenges, he affirmed his co-parenting partnership, saying, “Her mom is a great mother, and they’re besties.”
With a new album on the horizon and his latest single, “Blanco,” hitting the airwaves, Wale reflected on his career highlights and struggles. Songs like “Lotus Flower Bomb” and mainstream hits like “No Hands” transformed his trajectory. “I don’t think a lot of people knew I could make records like that,” he noted, describing how “No Hands” became a pivotal moment for his career. Yet, he acknowledged the difficulties of navigating industry politics and recognition. “I’ve had so much success, but only one Grammy nomination. Something doesn’t add up,” he stated candidly.
Looking forward, his upcoming album promises depth and raw emotion. Wale revealed it explores themes like love, paranoia, and legacy. “I’ve put a lot of my heart into this, all the weight that’s been on me,” he said. Despite stepping away from trends, his fans remain his compass, trusting his authenticity and unique voice.
When asked about his ultimate goal, Wale kept it simple yet profound. “When it’s all said and done, I just want to be known for making great music.” That’s a legacy his loyal audience can stand behind.
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Supreme will have to defend their name and authenticity to skate culture in a court of law. Tyshawn Jones is suing the brand for $26 million dollars in a defamation lawsuit.
As per High Snobiety, the pro skater alleges that the popular streetwear label wrongfully terminated his endorsement contract and more. On Monday (May 12), he filed a 41-page claim with the Manhattan Supreme Court. The documentation says that he had been a paid brand ambassador since the age of 11. His contract was abruptly ended in September 2024 because he posed for a Marc Jacobs photoshoot in August 2024. Jones says that not only was he “transparent and open” about his other modeling gigs but that Supreme leadership “did not express any objections” to him lending his likeness to other brands.
Additionally, the skate legend also says Supreme hurt his good name after they severed ties with him. “Doubling down on their bad faith and willful breach Supreme, through several statements both impermissible and false, has widely disparaged Tyshawn as a liability, a risk — someone no brand would want to affiliate or work with,” the filing reads. In an exclusive interview with the New York Post, Jones further detailed his reasons for the lawsuit. “I am saddened it has come to this, but I have a duty to myself and my career, and feel a responsibility to the next generation of skateboarders to stand up for what is right. Supreme’s success has been shaped in large part by the contributions of young talent, and I believe those contributions deserve to be respected.”
Supreme has yet to formally comment on the matter.
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Lil Durk has been denied bond again as he waits for his upcoming murder-for-hire trial.
The rapper, whose real name is Durk Banks, went back to court on Thursday, May 8, hoping the judge would let him out on bond, but things didn’t go his way.
Durk’s legal team argued that the whole case should be thrown out, or at least that he should be released, because the prosecutors used fake evidence. They said the grand jury was shown Durk’s lyrics and fan-made social media posts, which they believe unfairly painted him as guilty. Still, the judge wasn’t convinced and decided Durk would stay locked up until his trial.
Durk’s team came with a serious bond package: $1 million in cash, $900,000 in real estate, support from other people willing to put up money, plus a promise that Durk would be on house arrest with 24/7 security watching him. But even with all that, the court said no. Now, Durk will stay in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center until his trial starts. The trial was supposed to begin in January but got pushed back to October 14. It’s a tough break for the rapper, who has stayed quiet about the case publicly but continues to say he’s innocent.
Even behind bars, Durk has stayed active in music. Earlier this year, he dropped a new album called Deep Thoughts, giving fans a raw look into his mindset during this difficult time.
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Over the past few weeks Kodak Black has been more consistent with the visual work he’s been dropping off on the regular, and with the summer steadily approaching it seems like he’s heating up himself as he continues to stay on his grind and come through a new joint that his fans will appreciate.
Dropping off some new visuals to “Mayhem,” Kodak Black shows viewers how he’s been living these days as he hops on private jets to get to his next destination while rocking some ridiculously iced out pieces while stunting on balconies and sipping on some soda. We’re just glad to see the man is okay after that health scare he had on IG live a few years back.
Back on the Left Coast, Hip-Hop OG Rass Kass shows he’s still got bars for decades and in his Apollo Brown assisted clip to “Humble Pi,” Rass and Apollo politic on the block to drop their music and remind us what Hip-Hop videos used to look like on the regular back in the 90’s.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Roc Marciano, Killah Priest and Solo Gemz, and more.
KODAK BLACK – “MAYHEM”
RASS KASS & APOLLO BROWN – “HUMBLE PI”
ROC MARCIANO – “PERIOD BLOOD”
KILLAH PRIEST FT. SOLO GEMZ – “THE WALKING LIFE”
ICEWEAR VEZZO FT. PEEZY – “MIDWEST CONNECT”
SKYWALKER – “AFRICANTHEARTIST”
K-TRAP – “ATTACK THE DAY”
BIG YBA – “SEX ME”
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It was an overcast and rainy day in NYC, but that didn’t stop Black Hollywood from shining at the 2025 Met Gala. The steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art were adorned with a black and floral print carpet that stretched from the sidewalk to the entrance, guiding the who’s who of fashion into the fashion event of the year. HelloBeautiful’s editorial director, Shamika Sanders, was on the carpet to talk to the likes of Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell, Law Roach, Ryan Coogler, Anna Wintour, Jazmine Sullivan, Coco Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Stevie Wonder, Ava Duvernay, Debbie Allen, and more.
The theme for the 2025 Met Gala was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” with a spotlight on men’s fashion and Black dandyism. It was a moment for fashion killas like Rocky, Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and other fly guys to show off their sartorial styles.
For many of the fashionable attendees, it was about more than the labels they were wearing; many of them had sentimental accessories that held a significant meaning to them. Underneath Ryan Coogler’s Fear Of God suit was a locket with his wife and daughter’s picture in it. Colman Domingo wore blue to symbolize the waters that fueled the Transatlantic voyages and the first dandy’s love for the hue. Vogue EIC Anna Wintour wore a brooch gifted to her by Karl Lagerfeld.
And when it came to revealing who tailored their sense of style growing up, Issa Rae revealed her mother, mom of five, loved to put on her Sunday’s best to do just about anything. Pusha T revealed he was inspired by the rappers of his era, while Steffon Diggs reflected on having no choice but to be fly growing up in DC.
Accessories like du-rags, bedazzled fans, top hats, and grills were big on the carpet. But Rihanna sported the best accessory, revealing her baby bump on the carpet after arriving around 10pm. It was a night of Black excellence that has led to the Costume Institute raising the most money for an exhibition ever. Black people, we did that!
HB Style Squad: The 2025 Met Gala Put Black Fashion On The Main Stage
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One of the biggest names in fashion will have to defend their name in court. Riccardo Tisci has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a man.
Hypebeast is reporting that the esteemed designer has been hit with a lawsuit that claims he is predator. A man named Patrick Cooper says he met the former creative director of Burberry and Givenchy back in June of 2024 through a mutual friend. The three enjoyed a night out with food and drinks. While at Harlem hotspot 2 Sisters 4 Brothers, he believes Riccardo Tisci discreetly slipped a drug into his cocktail rendering him “unable to fight, stop or defend himself.” In an exclusive interview with the Independent he detailed his experience.
“I remember sipping the drink, and I don’t remember anything else,” Cooper explained. “To this day, I still don’t remember anything. Nothing.” Cooper went on to detail that the next thing he remembered was waking up in Tisci’s SoHo townhouse. “My intentions were never to end up in Riccardo Tisci’s bed. When I woke up, he was kissing me,” he added. Cooper says after gathering himself he went to the hospital for rape testing and filed a report with local New York City police.
Patrick reveals he contacted Tisci the next day and the designer claimed he didn’t remember him at all. “I sent the picture, and he goes, ‘I still don’t remember you,’” Cooper said. “I told him, ‘How do you not remember me? I was at your house.’ He goes, ‘Oh yeah, I remember you now. Nothing happened.’ I said, ‘I woke up naked.’ He said, ‘No, you had clothes on.’ And that’s when I knew.”
The Independent reached out to Riccardo Tisci for comment but he immediately hung up the phone. His agent Anne Nelson of United Talent Agency told the periodical “I regret to inform you that I cannot comment on any matters related to the pending litigation.” A representative from the NYPD provided no further details on the case. “The NYPD takes sexual assault and rape cases extremely seriously, and urges anyone who has been a victim to file a police report so we can perform a comprehensive investigation, and offer support and services to survivors.”
Riccardo Tisci is accused of assault, battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The theme is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The culture will be on display this Monday, May 5, where the most fashionable celebs in the world gather on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC for the 2025 Met Gala. With a focus on Black Dandyism, men’s fashion will be center stage. And Anna Wintour honored this year’s co-chairs to the top men in fashion. All eyes will be on Pharrell, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and honorary co-chair, Lebron James, to set the bar for attendees. With only a few days til the Met Gala, we’re looking back at some of Rihanna and Cardi B’s Met Gala style evolution.
Rihanna: Queen Of The Met Gala
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When it comes to literally shutting down the Met Gala, there are few celebrities who do it better, or are as highly-anticipated as Rihanna. Since 2007, RiRi has attended a staggering 10 Met Galas and stunned fashion fans worldwide each time with looks that further cemented her as one of the true fashionistas of our time.
Her intricate and regal golden Guy Pei gown from the 2015 event practically left fans gasping, as the long train flowed down the Met steps and allowed Rihanna to effortlessly steal the spotlight. In 2017, she opted for a sculpted Comme des Garcons look that was as intentional as it was bold, and as feminine as it was fierce. While pregnant in 2023, Rihanna proved that pregnancy couture is right up her alley in Chanel.
However, her most iconic look to grace the Met Gala so far was her 2018 interpretation of the Heavenly Bodies theme in her own take on Catholic fashion courtesy of Maison Margiela and John Galliano.
Cardi B: Queen Of The Met Gala
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Cardi B doesn’t do anything on a small scale, and with her Met Gala debut in 2018, she quickly rose among the ranks of the fashion elite who always get it right and leave a lasting impression.
Generally favoring robust looks with long trains, coordinating headwear and opulent jewelry, Cardi has worn some of the fashion world’s biggest names to the Met Gala, including Jeremy Scott, Thom Browne, Versace, Miss Sohee, Chen Peng and Windowsen.
We know BardiGang can’t wait to see Cardi’s take on this year’s theme…and neither can we.
Met Gala Queens: Rihanna And Cardi B Are Met Gala Royalty
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